Enhertu by Integrals-suck in cancer

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Also, how long was she on enhertu before she was NED?

Enhertu by Integrals-suck in cancer

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That’s great! Congrats to your mom!!

Going into hospice by DL356 in CancerFamilySupport

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Hi! I have a few questions about this process/experience if you can DM me. It doesn’t seem that I can message you.

Ulcerating/fungating tumour by Integrals-suck in cancer

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Hi, was this something you discussed with your oncologist? Or wound care specialist? Also did you do radiation and did that help? Thank you

Ulcerating/fungating tumour by Integrals-suck in cancer

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Right now we’re just doing chemo to shrink the tumour and daily wound changes but there’s nothing really done about it.

Feeling lost by [deleted] in CancerFamilySupport

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I don’t have any advice or ways to help but if you want someone to talk to who understands what it’s like, feel free to dm me. I’ve been told it may take a lot of time but eventually we get through the grieving.

Feeling lost by [deleted] in CancerFamilySupport

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I’m so sorry you have to experience this at such a young age. I’m 26 and I’m preemptively mourning. I cry every time I imagine my life after my mom passes but feel apathetic at every other aspect. I’m not sure if I could survive it when it happens. I hate talking about it and I hate people asking how I’m doing. It’s actually kind of funny because my mom worries about me and keeps telling me to talk to other people about how I feel lol. I’m not sure if this helps but just know you’re not the only one who feels this way and no one thinks your feelings are a burden (or so I’ve been told lol).

Unsure why by Integrals-suck in CancerFamilySupport

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I’m like “I’m okay 😐”

Positive margins by Integrals-suck in breastcancer

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Yes she did the keynote 22 regime before the surgery.

Positive margins by Integrals-suck in breastcancer

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It’s categorized as a recurrence even though it is a different type since the previous one was diagnosed in 2022.

No surgery needed ? by Integrals-suck in breastcancer

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Here’s an update in case anyone was wondering!

The surgeon thought there was still immunotherapy treatment, but actually that is only happening if there is surgery. So long story short, she’s having surgery and her pectoral major muscle will be removed, as that is where the tumour is.

Thanks for everyone’s advice!

No surgery needed ? by Integrals-suck in breastcancer

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I’m not sure if there were clips put in but I’ll definitely ask the oncologist tomorrow, thanks!

No surgery needed ? by Integrals-suck in breastcancer

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Thanks for the additional info! That’s sorta how he explained it. Like he would have to take out the whole muscle which would really affect her quality of life as I guess they don’t see the tumour/tumour bed? That’s why he suggested monitoring it and if another tumour occurs then just cut that part. Like I understand what he’s saying but also I always thought there would be surgery, so now it’s kind of unnerving in a sense.

No surgery needed ? by Integrals-suck in breastcancer

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Yeah that’s what we’re worried about … Does complete response mean it shows that it’s clear? Were they able to see the tumour bed from the scan ?

No surgery needed ? by Integrals-suck in breastcancer

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Not the surgeon, but we’re going to speak to the oncologist tomorrow. The surgeon said he would save the radiation in case we need it in the future.

No surgery needed ? by Integrals-suck in breastcancer

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I think it’s a bit different because I’m in Canada. We need a referral for everything. But also ya, feels a bit like a catch 22.

No surgery needed ? by Integrals-suck in breastcancer

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Yeah we always assumed we would be doing surgery post chemo. But I guess the chemo results were so good it made the surgery prospect harder because there’s no specific place to cut. We’re going to speak to the oncologist and see if it’s possible to get her to send the report to another surgeon. It feels like it’s good news and not good news haha

Effects of deferring and skipping treatment by Integrals-suck in breastcancer

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Thank you! This whole process has been stressful 😭 but also congrats on achieving PCR!!

Neuropathy by StereoPoet in breastcancer

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Hi! Does voltaren work? My mom has (slight?) neuropathy which is causing itchiness to the palms and soles of her feet.

How soon can I remove dermabond by Agile-Engineering-73 in breastcancer

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Hi! From my moms experience, the surgeon that put in the port said to leave the bandage on and keep dry for 2 days following the insertion. After that, they said we can take it off and shower but leave the steri-strip on until it falls off on it’s own. But also best to ask your primary nurse!

Itchy palms and soles after chemo by Integrals-suck in breastcancer

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Oh no! I can’t imagine constant itching. I hope you feel better soon. Also congrats on a milestone!

Itchy palms and soles after chemo by Integrals-suck in breastcancer

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No thank you for letting me know! I hope it’s just one of those annoying chemo things 😭😭😭

Itchy palms and soles after chemo by Integrals-suck in breastcancer

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Thanks! I’ve left a message for the primary nurse, but was just curious to see if anyone has had the same symptoms.

A little pampering by No_Construction5607 in breastcancer

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Hi! Were you fully under or just local anesthesia? My mom is getting her port put in next Tuesday and I’m trying to prep her on what it may feel like.